Might And Authority

 Might And Authority

“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right (authority) to become Children of GOD, to those who believe in His Name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of GOD.” John 1:12-13 NKJV.

In John 1:12-13 GOD declares that he gives the authority (right - NKJV, power - KJV) to become Children of GOD to anyone who believes in JESUS’ Name, if they are born again according to John 3:1-21(5-6).

The Authority (power or right) to be a Child of GOD comes from being born again and filled with GOD’s SPIRIT. Being born of the flesh only leads to death, “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, so CHIRST was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.” Hebrews 9:27-28.

“Now then, we are Ambassadors for CHRIST, as though GOD were pleading through us; we implore you on CHRIST’s behalf, be reconciled to GOD. For He made Him Who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the Righteousness of GOD in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 NKJV (Study Isaiah 53)

In 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 GOD declares we can be reconciled to Himself because JESUS, Who was sinless, became sin for us (in our place) so that we might become the Righteousness of GOD. GOD’s SPIRIT dwelling in us is His Righteousness (1 Corinthians 3:16-17), Who JESUS said would teach us, counsel us, comfort us, correct us in righteousness, sin and judgment and remind us of everything that JESUS said and did. (Study John 14:15-18, 25-26; 16:5-15).

Authority and might have in common that they must be enacted by the person receiving whatever is the promise or reward. The promise or reward cannot be received passively! The exercise of authority as power is not its own reward, it is only belief and action that result in receiving the promise or reward of GOD. (Study James 1:21-27, 2:14-26)

Might also is only accomplished by belief and action; you might be told that you can do something, but if you do not believe it or do it you will not accomplish it nor receive the reward or benefit. Might is only fulfilled by doing!

So, are you seeking The Kingdom of GOD and His Righteousness first? That is what JESUS told us to do in Matthew 6:33-34!